Preschool (2K and 3K)
Preschoolers at Canaland are curious, energetic, and full of imagination, and we love helping them grow! Our 2K and 3K classrooms are designed to encourage exploration and independence in a play-based learning environment where children feel safe, loved, and celebrated for who they are.
At this age, learning is woven into everything we do. Through hands-on activities, imaginative play, and structured moments like circle time, children begin to recognize colors, shapes, letters, numbers, body parts, and common objects. We also introduce music, movement, and story time to support both language development and listening skills.
Every day includes opportunities to build fine and gross motor skills—from stacking blocks and using crayons to climbing, running, and jumping during outdoor play. We also introduce early classroom routines, including classroom jobs and group responsibilities, helping preschoolers grow in confidence and feel like an important part of the class.
Age Groups:
2K-A (children who turn two while they’re still in the toddlers room, before they move up to 2K-B)
2K-B (children who turn two BEFORE September 1)
3K (children who turn three BEFORE September 1)
Preschool parents supply the following for their child:
Diapers & wipes
Extra supply of clothes
Water bottle
Special blanket or nap soft toy
Blanket and pillow for nap time
Snow gear for winter months
Sunscreen and bug spray for summer months
Our preschool classes are set up with Procare’s Parent Engagement, an app where you will receive updates and reminders throughout your child’s day!
We have gone paperless and have replaced daily paper slips with the parent engagement app.
Meals
Breakfast, hot lunch and snack are provided each day for all children on a regular diet. The menu is posted at the check-in table, for your convenience. If your child is on a special diet (i.e. vegan, vegetarian, etc.), you will need to provide any substitutes. If your child has an allergy we will provide a substitute.
In the event of an allergy, we are required to have a Doctor’s note to keep on file for our food program records.
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m.
Snack: 2:30 p.m.
